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The Ontario Lung Association’s annual gala, Breathe! kicks off the Better Breathing Conference. All fundraising proceeds from the Breathe Gala are directed towards The Lung Association’s research programs.

Date: January 26, 2012
Venue: The Eglinton Grand, 400 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto

Cocktail/Dinner Reception – 6:00 p.m.
Feature Presentation/Entertainment–8:30p.m.

An Opportunity to win!

Win a return flight for two people to anywhere WestJet flys!

Silent Auction Highlights

  • Toronto Maple Leaf's Tickets
  • Custom Hockey Stick Chair (a must see!)
  • Behind the scenes experience with Ken Shaw at CTV
  • Signed Toronto Blue Jays ball, Jose Molin Autograph
  • Sign Toronto Maple Leafs hockey stick, #28 Orr Autograph
  • Vintage Wine Collection
  • Helicopter Ride
  • Shaw Festival Tickets
  • Citrus Silver Jewellery Gift Certificate
  • Art

 

Featured Guest Speaker

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Visionary Environmental Business Leader and Advocate

   Breathe! Guest Speaker         

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reputation as a resolute defender of the environment stems from a litany of successful legal actions. Mr. Kennedy was named one of TIME magazine's “Heroes for the Planet” for his success in helping Riverkeeper lead the fight to restore the Hudson River. The group's achievement helped spawn more than 160 Waterkeeper organizations across the globe. In 2009, he was named one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Agents of Change.”

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Featuring Live Entertainment by

Justin Hines

       

Recording artists Justin Hines heard his calling as a musician at the unlikeliest of places. 14-year-old Justin won a singing competition earning him the spot to sing the national anthems at a Toronto Raptor’s basketball game. While Hines is confined to a wheel chair due to Larsen Syndrome his performance experience continues to grow and includes performing at both the Beijing and Vancouver Olympics. Justin’s stories and experience are too numerous to include here so please take a moment to visit his website at www.JustinHines.com

 Watch Justin's music video for his single "Tell me I'm Wrong"

 

Evening's Emcee

Ken Shaw

           

News anchor Ken Shaw brings not only a wealth of journalistic experience to his role at CTV Toronto, but also an exceptional record of community service. Since April 2001, he has been the co-anchor for Canada's most-watched local newscast CTV NEWS TORONTO AT 6 PM. Shaw is a 2010 recipient of the Order Of Ontario for his track record of excellence in volunteer service in the Greater Toronto Area he serves.

     

  

About Breathe!

Breathe! celebrates the mind, senses, and spirit -- where moments of inspiration can last a lifetime. It is also a unique opportunity to partner with the Ontario Lung Association, and demonstrate your commitment to the health of our community. 

Breathe! 2010 raised over $160,000 in support of lung research.

About the Better Breathing Conference

Held over the course of 2 days at the end of January, The Lung Association and its two societies, the Ontario Respiratory Care Society and the Ontario Thoracic Society present annually the Better Breathing Conference, one of Canada’s largest and most successful respiratory conferences. For more information click here

Please contct Aurelia Kay for more information at akay@on.lung.ca or 416-864-9911 ext. 228